When the holidays call for comforting meals that feel both special and effortless, chicken rises to the occasion. This holiday-ready collection brings together fourteen carefully tested recipes designed for cozy evenings, festive gatherings, and everything in between. From timeless favorites to inspired new dishes, each recipe is meant to bring warmth to the table and make holiday cooking feel joyful, relaxed, and delicious.
Tarragon Chicken
Comfort food is back with rich flavors in this excellent tarragon chicken. This tarragon chicken is a classic French staple that has been gracing tables for decades. Almost all French cookbooks, brasseries, bistros, and small restaurants offer a similar version. To learn more: Tarragon Chicken
Mustard Chicken
Prepare to fall in love with this delicious and easy-to-make mustard chicken. A classic French dish with a rich, flavorful sauce and tender texture, it will please even the most discerning palates. The perfectly braised falls-off-the-bones chicken. This recipe is so satisfying that it’s sure to have everyone returning for seconds, making it a perfect choice for family weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends. To learn more: Mustard Chicken
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Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato
This chicken and sun-dried tomato is a deliciously simple way to make any dinner feel special. Juicy, tender chicken meets the rich, tangy flavor of sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy, comforting sauce that is easy to make and sure to impress. With reliable flavors, it quickly becomes a weeknight favorite you can trust. To learn more: Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato
Chicken with Leeks and Lemon
Chicken with leeks and lemons. Brillat-Savarin once said, “ Poultry is for the cook what canvas is for the painter.”Imagine perfectly crisp baked chicken with leeks, served over a bed of lemon and white wine. I believe I have made more chicken recipes than any other meat. Chicken is a staple food in French cooking. To learn more: Chicken with Leeks and Lemon
Rosemary, Peas, Lemon Chicken
Juicy, tender rosemary chicken paired with the tang of lemon and the sweetness of peas. A perfect weeknight meal. One of those all-in-one skillet cooking methods that is easy to prepare and requires minimal cleanup afterward. This is one of the most sought-after meals in our family. To learn more: Rosemary, Peas, Lemon Chicken
Chicken and Artichokes
The perfect marriage of chicken and artichokes and a handful of ingredients for a speedy and savory weeknight dinner. This classic Italian dish of tender bite-sized chicken sauteed with white wine, lemon juice, and tender artichoke hearts will steal your heart with how all the flavors come together, leaving you wanting more. To learn more: Chicken and Artichokes
40 Cloves Garlic Chicken
Meet your new favorite comfort food: 40 Cloves Garlic Chicken. Juicy, tender chicken infused with roasted garlic’s rich, mellow flavor, simmered to perfection. A dish so aromatic and satisfying, it’s love at first bite! This classic rustic French dish is a timeless treasure, bursting with rich, indulgent flavors—a delightful recipe that deserves a much more frequent spot on our tables. To learn more: 40 Cloves Garlic Chicken
Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms
Garlic chicken with mushrooms – a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy nights. With time running short, this meal came together in under 20 minutes without compromising taste. The rich aroma of garlic and earthy mushrooms blends beautifully with white wine and chicken stock, creating a deliciously savory depth of flavor that elevates the chicken to perfection. To learn more: Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms
Mushroom Chicken
Mushroom chicken. It’s a staple dish that keeps getting reinvented in my kitchen. The tender chicken is smothered in perfectly sautéed mushrooms and a delicate white wine sauce. I love chicken, but only chicken thighs. The meat’s richness is exceptional, and it is also tender and versatile. To learn more: Mushroom Chicken
Moroccan Chicken and Prunes
I invite you to transport your taste buds to exotic Morocco with this savory Moroccan chicken and prunes dish. With aromatic spices such as turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon, the succulent caramelized chicken recipe will mesmerize your taste buds by bursting with flavors. To learn more: Moroccan Chicken and Prunes
Fricassée Chicken, Morels, and Wine
This fricassée of chicken, morels, and wine is already a winner; add the cream, and it gets seriously delicious. The sherry’s nutty kick dances with the earthy morels, creating a flavor combination that feels both indulgent and deeply satisfying. This recipe is all about building rich, delicious layers of flavor. Each layer of flavor is gently curated by reducing it before adding the next layer. To learn more: Fricassée Chicken, Morels, and Wine
Roasted Chicken – Crispy, Easy & Delicious
Roasted Chicken, or oven-baked chicken, is one of my favorite dishes. The preparation is minimal. What is there not to love about that? The stove is clean. Most of all, the oven does it all. A dish that is a fail-proof dinner. It is the perfect Sunday night dinner as the family gathers around to close a week and welcome the week ahead.. To learn more: Roasted Chicken – Crispy, Easy & Delicious
Chicken with Peas, Sage, and Bacon
Let me transport you to France, where sauces are royalty in the kitchen. This sauce with roasted chicken is the perfect mid-week dinner for your family. With a few ingredients, the oven does it all, and the sauce is done at the last minute. To learn more: Chicken with Peas, Sage, and Bacon
Creamy Chicken Piccata
The easiest creamy chicken piccata ever! A classic recipe that we all should have in our repertoire. This creamy version elevates your traditional lemon chicken piccata. To learn more: Lemon Chicken Piccata
